Our kids' scholarships were given out by the universities, so they were included in the Form 1098-T. I would contact the financial aid department at your kid's school.

I've never watched Buffy (I'm sorry!), but I know the layout of the upstairs of the Brady Bunch house has been debated for years.

I seriously cannot believe he was only 58yo when he was running for VP in 2000. He seemed "old" to me then. Now I compare EVERYONE to my current age (60yo)!

Sure! It's imperfect, but do-able for us both (Empty Nest helps). Breakfast = 3 egg whites (in Pam Spray), 4 different kinds of fiberous cereal (grape nuts, shred wheat, wheat chex, oven baked rolled oats. Lunch = Pre-made: 1/3 c brown rice, 1/4 c chix breast chunks, mixed vegetables (varies), water chestnuts, Kraft Lite Asian Toasted Sesame Dressing. Supper = Soup w/ WW pasta, mix vegs, chix breast chunks, and a homemade blueberry muffin with Walmart Light Vanilla Yogurt (he uses this instead of butter). Fish filet w/homemade red sauce+pickles, Potato Boat (w/fat free ranch), Salad (w/light raspberry dressing). Crepes (in Pam Spray) w/ his yogurt, and fruit. Chicken Fajita w/ BBQ sauce, horseradish, pickles, fat free ranch, and Salad. Homemade WW Flour Pizza w/BBQ sauce, Fat free ranch, chicken and (small amount of) skim-milk shredded cheese

BTDT with my dh. Another OTC option is SloNiacin, a time release pill. This (along with a 95%--not perfect--lowfat diet) brought my dh's levels down to normal. But after a few years, there was evidence of a liver enzyme problem, so he's now on a low dose statin. (NOTE: it has other possible side effects like flushing of the skin. YMMV.) His doc said my dh was one of the few patients who actually maintained a lowfat diet for several years. Most people gradually relapse, just FYI. We came up with a menu that he can tolerate, & just repeat it each week (with periodic changes). It helps him to have the routine.

A pasty mixture of Oxyclean and liquid dish soap (like Dawn). Rub it into the fabric with your finger. Let it sit for an hour or so. Then rinse. I would line dry it, instead of using a dryer & risking setting the stains AND shrinkage. Have a great trip!

Glad you saw this thread, Susan! And I enjoy seeing your IG activities.

Agreeing with PPs. We've BTDT with our elderly parents (post-op for various surgeries). Rehab is wonderful for those first difficult days/weeks. You don't want to fall yourself while helping him with transfers. You can visit and get familiar with what is required . . . but it's a LOT to undertake right after surgery.

We're in the totality zone, and our library is giving them away free (2 per day). They're having an Eclipse Watch in their grassy area! We were in totality in 2017, & Walmart was giving them out for free then.

I've been here daily, too. My kids are about the same ages at SWB's, which was always an encouragement. My dh surprised me one day, by ordering the WTM book (1st edition) from Amazon . . . and it was just what I was looking for. I'm very grateful to SWB and The Hive!

Mumzy. (jump to 9:35 or so here, with Michael Palin in Ripping Yarns.) And yes, this skit is from an older generation (1976) & mixes murder in with the jokes.

I know you asked for a gift, but I always think a heart-felt note or card is the most meaningful. Maybe reminiscing about a shared event or project, or what they mean to you after these years of working together. Maybe a framed photo of their co-workers. Something that isn't clutter, but reminds them of the BEST days of working together.

We've never given wedding favors (not expected by our guests), & usually don't actually take the ones given when we're guests. But our favorite choice was our niece's favors---she married a wonderful guy whose last name was the name of a popular candy bar! We all went home with a candy bar. Very fun. ETA = Another easy option is to make the centerpieces the favor that guests can take home. (Trying to do double duty!)

Rabbit Trail---I make bread/pizza dough monthly, & have used the KA Hand mixer for years. (I'm more of a minimalist, & NOT a big baker, to clarify . . . and I agree with the quality reduction issues.) The game-changer was buying the dough hooks, & not just using the lightweight beaters. (ETA: They also sell immersion blender & whisk attachments.)

Highly recommending these flossers from Listerine (or Reach). The handle is like a toothbrush. It's eternally refillable. Easy to find at Walmart, etc. for about $2. I replace the tip maybe once a month or so. It's easy, no mess, & really made me start flossing daily. Here's an entire blog article about why they're wonderful. https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/dental/listerine-ultraclean-access-flosser-review

Maybe Junk from the Dollar Store? Things in multi-packs could be separated into different eggs (or spread to all the participants.

Dana K. White is so helpful. Her books are easily available online, at the library, or on Hoopla. Here's a sample of her youtubes. She also does weekly live Q&As.

Escapist-but-Thoughtfilled Reading = Pride and Prejudice Fanfiction variations! (On Hoopla, Kindle Unlimited) It's a remarkably popular niche!

There was a WTM thread on this: We have the same budget for each of our 5 adult children. If they're married, we divide the child's budget between the two of them. We do cash for the married kids' birthdays, gifts for the singles (which is what they prefer). Everyone has either an Amazon Wish List, or they participate in Elfster.com, an app which handles our Cousins Draw (extended family). I highly recommend that---it's just not worth the stress (& wasted $$) to GUESS! Or just make the gift easily returnable. I've joked (not really) that I'm no longer trying to make Christmas "magical" for them. We just enjoy sharing the time together. Another popular option is to do an Experience Gift, but from what I've heard, they are all SUPER expensive alternatives!

This is likely unpopular, but I leave my tote bag in my car, filled with "just in case" items, and just carry with me (in pockets) what I need (into the store, etc). I started this when the kids were babies---having all kinds of backup items in the van, just in case . . . but just bringing a key and a credit card in my pocket.

Snarky suggestion: Start a Youtube channel, and get lots of free AG1 when you advertise for it on your channel!

And I'm now *thinking* I could let them just take home the book they liked (that visit) & keep it!

Laughing that last week, I was going to go thru my 500 remaining kids' books to purge (down from 1200) more, until my friend said she was BUYING more books to share with her grandkids when they visit. That sealed the deal. I'm keeping them all! (I find it's VERY fun to re-read my homeschool notes/daily journal.) I'm a strong declutter/organizer now (after 3 years of an Empty Nest), but I"m holding onto the sentimental treasures!

I highly recommend this. We went from dh's Employer's Family Plan to Employee/Spouse Plan and saved several hundred dollars monthly. My grad school son paid for his own from his stipend, offered to students by the university. I think it was $150/month, b/c younger adults are healthier. We pay for our college student's coverage, from his university. but it was a bit over $1k for the year. LCOLA. YMMV. Also, the on-campus medical facilities are an added bonus---very convenient and affordable if you have the campus coverage.

Agreeing that once you've lived through some sort of natural disaster (we had 2 weeks without power during an Ice Storm), you are much more diligent to prepare. I think we're ready for about a week of disruption. Camping gear provides lots of easy backup gear.